Pembridge Hall School

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Pembridge Hall School
Address
Pembridge Hall School

,
W2 4EH

England
Coordinates 51°30′41″N0°11′44″W / 51.51127°N 0.19546°W / 51.51127; -0.19546
Information
Type Preparatory day school
Established1979
Local authority Kensington and Chelsea
Department for Education URN 100531 Tables
HeadSophie Banks
GenderGirls
Age4to 11
Enrolment400~
Colour(s)Grey, Red   
Website www.pembridgehall.co.uk

Pembridge Hall is a non-selective preparatory school for girls located in Notting Hill, London, England. [1] It is part of the Inspired Education Group.

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History

The origins of Pembridge Hall School stem from a convent school, 'Our Lady of Sion' which was founded in Chepstow Villas, Notting Hill in 1979 by the Sisters of Sion. [2]

In 1980, the school moved to 18 Pembridge Square, where the Lower School is currently based and became known for the first time as Pembridge Hall.

In 2003, the Middle and Upper School expanded into number 10 Pembridge Square.

In 2023, the school was acquired by the Inspired Education Group.

Admissions

Pembridge Hall is a non-selective school. Applications for Kindergarten are processed by calendar month to ensure an even distribution of birthdays throughout the year. Applications for older pupils are subject to assessment and interview. [3]

Academics

Pupils study the full range of National Curriculum subjects as well as learning Philosophy and having the opportunity to take LAMDA lessons. Sport and the Arts feature strongly on the curriculum as well as a wide variety of both day and residential trips.

The 2010 ISI inspection report commended the school for its excellence in teaching, pastoral care and relationship with parents. [4]

Senior School Transition

Upon leaving Pembridge Hall, pupils typically gain entry to a range of London day schools including Godolphin and Latymer School, Francis Holland School, More House, Queen's College, London and St Paul's Girls' School. A number of pupils move on to boarding schools, including St Mary's School, Ascot and Wycombe Abbey. [5] [ better source needed ]

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References

  1. "School Guide 2012". Tatler.
  2. Sheppard, F.H.W., ed. (1973). 'Chepstow Villas and Pembridge Square area', Survey of London: volume 37: Northern Kensington. Courtesy of British History Online. pp. 258–275.
  3. "Pembridge Hall School - Admissions". www.pembridgehall.co.uk. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  4. 2010 ISI Inspection Report
  5. "Pembridge Hall School - Senior School Transition". www.pembridgehall.co.uk. Retrieved 2 November 2015.

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